S&S heads and stock 1983 rocker boxes

[waltcentral]

From S&S instructions they say that it may be necessary to machine or grind away some material to allow the valve springs to fit. Any thought from people using S&S heads?

[Ohio HD]

Press clay up into the rocker box above the sprigs. Put the rocker box on the head without a gasket. That will tell the tale.

[Racepres]

Press clay up into the rocker box above the sprigs. Put the rocker box on the head without a gasket. That will tell the tale.

Above the Rocker itself also..

[Ohio HD]

Press clay up into the rocker box above the sprigs. Put the rocker box on the head without a gasket. That will tell the tale.

Above the Rocker itself also..

Good idea, while yer there.....

[guppymech]

There's some pics of the area to clearance in this guys very useful blog.
http://tearitupfixitrepeat.blogspot.com/2013/08/brand-new-s-topend.html

[waltcentral]

Thanks Guppymech, great article. A picture is worth a thousand words!